http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_504714.html
by Huang Lijie , lijie@sph.com.sg
Nature lovers are treated to a beautiful sight as the pink mempat tree blooms
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PHOTO: The flowers of the pink mempat tree, such as this one along Toa Payoh Lorong 1, are likened to the Japanese cherry blossoms. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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http://lazy-lizard-tales.blogspot.com/2009/04/cherry-blossoms-do-happen-in-sporeat.html
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PHOTO: HANGZHOU: The famous West Lake Text: ANN, AsiaOne / Photos: AFP, Reuters, TNP, Commonwealth Travel, Lee Xian Jie, China Nat'l Tourism, Bloomberg, Chinese Govt, Michelle Tay, How Hwee Young, Eugene Leow, SA Tours, Meritus Hotels, China Daily, Sherilyn Chia
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